Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Blood Bank
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Blood Bank performs routine and specialized laboratory testing related to blood banking and transfusion services. Responsible for blood typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, crossmatching, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of test results while maintaining compliance with established laboratory policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety requirements.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Blood Bank performs routine and specialized laboratory testing related to blood banking and transfusion services. Responsible for blood typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, crossmatching, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of test results while maintaining compliance with established laboratory policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety requirements.
Job Requirements
- Provide direct patient care by supplying the patient with appropriate blood components
- Perform ABO/Rh, IAT, DAT, antibody identification, crossmatching units of blood and running the automated ABO/RH, IAT equipment
- Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance
- Issue blood and blood components to the floors
- Understand the importance of massive trauma and to issue blood and blood components as set forth in the Massive Transfusion Protocol
- Communicate effectively with the Blood Bank customers including physicians, nurses, and other UAMS staff members
- Receive samples and to ensure all samples are appropriately labeled and collected properly for the Blood Bank
- Maintain competency and train on all revised and new policy/procedures in a timely manner
- Report any deviation from standard operating procedures to the supervisor in a timely manner
- Perform daily reagent QC and equipment preventive maintenance with 100% accuracy
- Assist with performance of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual quality control
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Sciences OR an approved ASCP discipline (30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's)
- ASCP or another accrediting agency certified or eligible (Certification must be obtained within one year of employment)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- Retirement Plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.